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Hermaphroditic electrical connector

US8277241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

FCI Americas Technology LLC · US

Inventors

David C. Horchler · Millersburg, US
Mark R. Gray · Belfast, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2008
Grant date	Oct 2, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 25, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01R12/7011
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure describes an electrical connector assembly having first and second electrical connectors configured for mating. Each connector includes a housing that supports a plurality of electrical contacts. The contacts are arranged in first and second rows, and define a first terminal end extending from the housing and configured to connect with an electrical component, and a second hermaphroditic terminal end extending from the housing.

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